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Boaters, motorists on the Oceanic Bridge, patrons of two Rumson restaurants and miscellaneous others are in for a pyrotechnics treat Friday night, when DiPiero family puts on a fireworks show from his home on the Middletown side of the Navesink River. The show, scheduled for 9;15 p.m., caps off a fundraising party for Riverview Medical Center Foundation. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

03.03 - Bubble Wrap Prints at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library invites ages 2 to 6 to help cover the tables in the Children's Activity Room in bubble wrap — then paint on the wrap, and make prints from the paint (remember to 'dress for mess')!

03.03 - One Night of Queen It's an 'amazingly accurate tribute' to the days when the late Freddie Mercury and company ruled the airwaves, starring Gary Mullen and The Works and featuring the greatest hits of Queen.

03.03 - TITLE IX AND CAMPUS ACTIVISM lecture at BCC As part of the Spring Lecture Series, Brookdale Community College welcomes civil rights activist Annie Clark, cofounder of the national advocacy group End Rape on Campus, for a discussion on the prevalence of sexual assaults at American colleges and how citizens can fight to stop them. Park in lots 6 or 7.

03.04 - Noble Writers at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the writing group for women, with all welcome to join and no registration required. A Writing Critiquing Group also meets every Wednesday evening at the library, 7 pm.

03.04 - GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM It's a world premiere from Two River Theater Company; an intimate play by Tony Meneses in which a Mexican woman’s daughter’s sudden death leaves the mother struggling to connect with her American son in law; looking past the cultural and language barriers to find common interest in the most unexpected places. Performances at 1 pm and 7 pm.

03.04 - Pottery Open House at Thompson Park Come to the park's Creative Arts Center; sample some hand building techniques and try your luck at the potter’s wheel in this free session. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult.

03.05 - Laugh at Lunch: Frangela Brookdale Community College Student Life and Activities hosts the 'pop cultural pundits' comedy team of Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton (Best Week Ever, Today Show, Showbiz Tonight and many other TV shows) in a lunchtime pitstop to the Warner Student Life Center on the Lincroft campus.

03.05 - Artists' Workshop The Red Bank Public Library hosts an informal monthly gathering with Artist in Residence Joe Bergholm, in which artists can 'find inspiration and motivation' in a space for creative people to draw and paint with others. No registration necessary; bring acrylics, pastels, watercolors, charcoal or pencils (no oils, please).

03.05 - GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM It's a world premiere from Two River Theater Company; an intimate play by Tony Meneses in which a Mexican woman’s daughter’s sudden death leaves the mother struggling to connect with her American son in law; looking past the cultural and language barriers to find common interest in the most unexpected places.

03.05 - Comedy Night Live at The Dub Chris Covert of Jersey Jokers presents the latest in a regular series of standup comedy Open Mics, in which some of the region's future stars (and ha ha hopefuls) are showcased upstairs at the Dublin House.

03.06 - First Friday Freestyle Art at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library invites grades K and up to a new program offered on the first Friday of the month for school age kids. Each month we'll experiment with a simple art concept. Space is limited; preregistration required.

03.06 - DREAMSCAPES AND SHAPED DREAMS Art Opening The Oyster Point Hotel hosts a reception for an exhibit of paintings (curated by Gerda Liebmann) by cousins Eileen and Lynne Kennedy. The artists will be present (and the public is welcome) during the reception from 7 to 9 pm, with the exhibit remaining on display in the first and second floor lobby areas through April 26.

03.06 - GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM It's a world premiere from Two River Theater Company; an intimate play by Tony Meneses in which a Mexican woman’s daughter’s sudden death leaves the mother struggling to connect with her American son in law; looking past the cultural and language barriers to find common interest in the most unexpected places.

03.06 - Burt Bacharach The master pop songwriter of the second half of the 20th century is still touring at the age of 86; returning to Red Bank with piano, orchestra, singers and a most awesome catalog of hits.

03.06 - Microsoft Word Discussion Group at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library hosts an introductory class on this entry—level desktop publishing application and create newsletters, brochures, cards, and more. Control page layout and design, and publish your own works.

03.06 - DIGGING THE WHOLE The Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center is the setting for a student production of the interactive family musical, in which the flora and fauna of the forest confront a slob who makes his new home in the middle of the woods.

03.07 - Open Shoot Archery at Thompson Park The homebase of the Monmouth County Parks System invites ages 8 and up (under 18 with adult) to try your hand at open shoot archery, with all equipment provided (no outside equipment permitted). Cash or check only; limited instruction provided to beginners.

03.07 - Drop—in Surprise Storytime at Deep Cut Gardens Join us for a free reading from a nature— or garden—related book at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at our entrance that leads to the secret spot in the gardens. If it’s rainy or cold, we’ll be inside the Horticultural Center.

03.07 - Middletown First Aid Squad at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library invites all ages to meet some of the township's volunteer emergency responders, with mini health screenings at 10 am, and a chance to learn about the First Aid Squad at 10:30.

03.07 - DIGGING THE WHOLE The Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center is the setting for a student production of the interactive family musical, in which the flora and fauna of the forest confront a slob who makes his new home in the middle of the woods. Performances at 11 am and 2 pm.